List fractures that would be seen on a patient information sheet in orthopedic office?

The following are some examples of fractures that may be seen on a patient information sheet in an orthopedic office:

1. Closed Fractures:

- Greenstick Fracture: An incomplete fracture where one side of the bone bends and breaks while the other side remains intact. Commonly seen in children.

- Compression Fracture: Collapse of a bone due to compression, often occurring in the vertebrae (spine).

2. Open (Compound) Fractures:

- Open Tibia/Fibula Fracture: A break in the shin bone (tibia) and/or the smaller bone alongside it (fibula), where the broken bone pierces through the skin.

3. Displaced Fractures:

- Displaced Humeral Fracture: A break in the upper arm bone (humerus) where the bone fragments have moved out of their normal alignment.

4. Transverse Fractures:

- Transverse Femur Fracture: A horizontal break across the shaft of the thigh bone (femur).

5. Oblique Fractures:

- Oblique Radial Fracture: A break in the bone of the forearm (radius) with a slanted or diagonal pattern.

6. Spiral Fractures:

- Spiral Metacarpal Fracture: A twisting break in one of the long bones of the hand (metacarpal).

7. Avulsion Fractures:

- Avulsion Fracture of the Patella: A small chip of bone is pulled away from the kneecap (patella) due to a forceful contraction of the quadriceps muscle.

8. Compression Fractures:

- Compression Fracture of the Vertebrae: A collapse of one or more vertebrae in the spine, often caused by osteoporosis or trauma.

9. Impacted Fractures:

- Impacted Femoral Neck Fracture: Occurs when the thigh bone (femur) breaks and the bone fragments are driven into each other.

10. Intra-articular Fractures:

- Intra-articular Ankle Fracture: Involves a break that extends into the ankle joint.

This list is not exhaustive, as there are numerous types of fractures, and they can occur in various bones throughout the body. The specific fractures mentioned on a patient information sheet will depend on the individual patient's condition and may vary between orthopedic practices.